Illinois House Notes on Obscenity Laws and Local Festivals
The piece reports condolences on two legislators' deaths and a House resolution proposing appointive rather than electoral control of top state posts. It notes debates on obscenity laws and air pollution commissions, bingo legalization efforts, and a victim compensation bill. It highlights Southern Illinois Day events, Strassenfest plans, and a Springfield parade with saddle clubs. It also mentions Carlyle dam progress and state revenue commentary by Governor Kerner.
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Nokomis
Marjorie Pebworth
Chicago
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Illinois Youth Commission
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Springfield
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Kerner
Farmers favor service over price in fertilizer buying
A SIU study of 225 full time farmers in four counties shows grain farmers prioritize dealer service including delivery, soil testing, and application when choosing fertilizer sources. Livestock and younger farmers want convenience and extra advisory services, while credit and patronage dividends ranked low. Younger farmers seek guidance alongside convenience.
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David Armstrong
Southern Illinois University
Agriculture Industries
Macoupin
Henry
Macon
Pratt
Macoupin County
Pratt County
Henry County
Early milestones in motion pictures and national parks
The Edison kinetoscope debuted in 1894 and Armat’s vitascope followed in 1896. The Life of an American Fireman premiered in 1903, The Great Train Robbery in 1905, and The Jazz Singer in 1927 marked the first spoken film. April 17 1917 began National Park Service operations under Stephen Mather, with 49 parks and under 9,500 square miles. Lexington’s 1775 march spurred the Revolution. Captain Parker urged restraint then fire if needed.
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al Jolson
National Park System
National Park Service
Stephen T. Mather
Opcu
John Parker
Meetinghouse Green
Lexington
Parker
Boston
Concord
Uniform Time Starts April as Nation Sets Clocks Ahead
The United States will switch clocks forward one hour on April 30 and back one hour on October 28 to implement a uniform time system. Congress passed the law last year to end local option confusion, with Indiana adopting a dual arrangement in practice. The Transportation Department will enforce the rule, possibly adjusting zone boundaries. The change aims to reduce hardships and improve mass communication and travel efficiency.
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United States
Congress
Indiana
Transportation Department
Building a Community Through Shared Effort and Support
The Virden Recorder notes that building a thriving town requires promotion and hard work to attract residents and meet their desires. Growth stems from community support, with new improvements made through collective effort, benefiting all who live there.
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Virden Recorder
Rails Carry Over Four Million New Cars In 1966
The Association of American Railroads reports 4 721 000 new motor vehicles moved by rails in 1966. Auto rack cars can haul up to 1 800 cars per train, and rail share of auto shipments rose to 45.7 percent since 1960. 1967 may see rails handle half of new vehicles, easing highway congestion. The shift supports a balanced national transport system to address pollution and traffic issues.
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Association of American Railroads
Indirect Benefits of Televised Sports on Holidays
A traffic safety expert credits televised football games on Christmas and New Year’s for keeping traffic deaths low. The piece notes passenger families unhappy with long viewing hours and high school coaches complain TV games reduce local attendance, yet argues televised sports may save lives and could be arranged locally.
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Antioch News
Fungus Protein Could Feed a Growing World
SIU botanist William Gray pioneers fungal or imperfects as a protein source. His lab grows mold to convert sugars and waste into high protein mass, offering a potential supplement or direct food form amid rising malnutrition. Nutritionist Frank Konishi cites exercise to fight fat. Tornado safety rules urge staying away from large roofs. Future Homemakers of America marks 21st anniversary with teens embracing traditional living goals.
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Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University Information Service
William Gray
Southern Illinois University
Gray
SIU
West
Frank Konishi
U.S
Brueau
America
FHA
Driving safety tips from Illinois secretary of state
Traffic safety experts urge drivers to keep eyes moving to spot danger at varying distances and to avoid looking away from the driving task during conversations. In city and highway traffic a split second can turn a safe moment into a dangerous one, so stay focused on driving. For booklet copies write Paul Powell in Springfield Illinois 62706.
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Paul Powell
Springfield
Illinois
Illinois Legislature Should Meet Annual Sessions Now
In a 1839 letter cited for context, business leaders urged yearly sessions as Illinois grew beyond a 1818 founding. The argument favors annual General Assembly meetings, noting a $6–7 billion two year budget and ongoing state needs, with constitutional change deemed unnecessary.
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Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Carlin
Cook County
Chicago
Illinois
Illinois General Assembly
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A crossword listing clues for across and down entries including Carrie Chapman, Storm, Zola, Hogan, and other terms with brief wordplay hints and fill directions. The grid references various lengths and partial answers such as meter writing, river in Shakespeare, domestic actions, and common crossword targets.
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Carrie Chapman
Golfer Hogan
Puzzle No 964 Word List Clue Pack
A compact解 puzzle item listing several clue words and phrases including Eyelashes Name Viper The women Saucy Dip out Apron top and marks Puzzle No 964 as a reference to a brain teaser or crossword section in the periodical.
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Eyelashes
Name
Viper
the Women
Saucy
Dip Out
Apron Top
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